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This video was not produced by a Medjugorje supporter, nor was it produced by a critic. It was produced by a BBC journalist who had no opinion about the apparitions, but was simply asked to cover the story. Thus, what resulted is a rare objective and un-polarized account of the apparitions.

This video not only contains interviews with the children, but also interviews with the local bishop and the Communist government as well (who were both known to be against the apparitions). The video brings thoughtful insight that both supporters and critics of Medjugorje can appreciate.

Mary Craig, who was the journalist involved in the making of this movie, also wrote a book; "Spark from Heaven", which is essentially a more detailed version of this movie.

Anyone who is looking for a balanced synopsis of Medjugorje in video form (from the perspective of an impartial observant), should watch this movie.

After studying Medjugorje as a professional historian over the last 6 years, I have not found a better English-language documentary on the events than the BBC's "Madonna of Medjugorje." You will not find interviews like this in any other English-language documentary. Not just early interviews with the visionaries, but also we the Yugoslavian and Church leaders. This is an indispensable resource for any scholar or devotee of Medjugorje. If you would like a nice compliment to this video, please order a copy of "My Sweet Angels," which also includes interviews with all of the visionaries and also those who lived in Medjugorje/Bijakovici during the first days of the apparitions.